Brain and nerve = Shinkei kenkyu no shinpo 2011-01-01

[Chronic subdural hematoma--recurrence and prevention].

Fumihiro Sakakibara, Nobusuke Tsuzuki, Yoichi Uozumi, Hiroshi Nawashiro, Katsuji Shima

Index: Brain Nerve 63(1) , 69-74, (2011)

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Abstract

Chronic subdural hematoma is one of the most common disorders observed in routine neurosurgical care. In the vast majority of cases, this disorder is treated by surgical evacuation, which usually yields a good prognosis. However, the recurrence rates after this initial procedure range from approximately 5% to 30%. In this study, we focused on the recurrence rate of chronic subdural hematoma and its prevention. We reviewed the risk factors for recurrence, surgical procedures used, perioperative management, timing of operation, and medical treatment.